To Jump Start Your Vehicle - Honda 2011 Odyssey Manual

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.

To Jump Start Your Vehicle:

Open the hood, and check the
1.
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
2. Turn off all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
3. Remove the upper part of the air
intake duct (see page
2011 Odyssey
The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
4. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle's battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
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Jump Starting
BOOSTER
BATTERY
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